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http://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/logo_120x61.gifPurity Pride: Germany Wants World Heritage Status for Its Beerhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/german-brewers-want-unesco-world-heritage-status-for-purity-law-a-936843.html#ref=rss
Germany's brewers are so proud of their 500-year-old beer purity law, which states that it must consist only of water, malt, hops and yeast, that they want it inscribed in UNESCO's World Heritage list -- alongside the pyramids, the Taj Mahal and Flamenco dancing.Mon, 02 Dec 2013 18:20:00 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/german-brewers-want-unesco-world-heritage-status-for-purity-law-a-936843.htmlGermany's brewers are so proud of their 500-year-old beer purity law, which states that it must consist only of water, malt, hops and yeast, that they want it inscribed in UNESCO's World Heritage list -- alongside the pyramids, the Taj Mahal and Flamenco dancing.]]>Oktoberfest Ends: 6.7 Million Liters of Beer and a Set of False Teethhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/munich-oktoberfest-visitors-drank-6-7-million-liters-of-beer-in-2013-a-926432.html#ref=rss
6.4 million visitors, 6.7 million liters of beer drunk, and 638 "beer corpses" -- Oktoberfest ended Sunday with another impressive array of statistics. However, only one set of false teeth was handed to the lost property office -- a sign of improved dental adhesive. Mon, 07 Oct 2013 14:14:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/munich-oktoberfest-visitors-drank-6-7-million-liters-of-beer-in-2013-a-926432.html6.4 million visitors, 6.7 million liters of beer drunk, and 638 "beer corpses" -- Oktoberfest ended Sunday with another impressive array of statistics. However, only one set of false teeth was handed to the lost property office -- a sign of improved dental adhesive. ]]>Deceptive Clichés: Oktoberfest and Bavaria's Recipe for Successhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/oktoberfest-microcosm-of-successful-bavarian-culture-a-925372.html#ref=rss
On the surface, Oktoberfest is all about booze and sex. But the world's most famous folk festival can also be seen as a microcosm of Bavarian culture, where tradition and conviviality have combined to create a special brand of prosperity.Tue, 01 Oct 2013 16:49:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/oktoberfest-microcosm-of-successful-bavarian-culture-a-925372.htmlOn the surface, Oktoberfest is all about booze and sex. But the world's most famous folk festival can also be seen as a microcosm of Bavarian culture, where tradition and conviviality have combined to create a special brand of prosperity.]]>Meatless in Munich: Oktoberfest Introduces Vegan Food Optionshttp://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/oktoberfest-organizers-introduce-vegan-food-options-a-924929.html#ref=rss
For some 200 years, Oktoberfest has been all about copious amounts of beer and meat. But, this year, organizers are breaking with tradition and reaching out to visitors with dietary restrictions by offering vegan dishes and even vegan wine.Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:55:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/oktoberfest-organizers-introduce-vegan-food-options-a-924929.htmlFor some 200 years, Oktoberfest has been all about copious amounts of beer and meat. But, this year, organizers are breaking with tradition and reaching out to visitors with dietary restrictions by offering vegan dishes and even vegan wine.]]>The Dirndl Code: Expert Tips for a Rollicking Oktoberfest http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/expert-tips-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-oktoberfest-a-922991.html#ref=rss
What does a dirndl apron reveal about its wearer, and how do visitors get seats inside the beer tents? An Oktoberfest expert answers questions about how to get the most out of the world's largest folk festival, which begins this weekend. Wed, 18 Sep 2013 15:35:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/expert-tips-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-oktoberfest-a-922991.htmlWhat does a dirndl apron reveal about its wearer, and how do visitors get seats inside the beer tents? An Oktoberfest expert answers questions about how to get the most out of the world's largest folk festival, which begins this weekend. ]]>Beer-ern Munich: European Champs Get Oktoberfest Uniformshttp://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/bayern-munich-stars-to-wear-lederhosen-inspired-shirts-a-919856.html#ref=rss
With the 180th Munich Oktoberfest just around the corner, the city's largest football club and current German and European champions, FC Bayern, have introduced new away uniforms inspired by the beer festival.Mon, 02 Sep 2013 13:50:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/bayern-munich-stars-to-wear-lederhosen-inspired-shirts-a-919856.htmlWith the 180th Munich Oktoberfest just around the corner, the city's largest football club and current German and European champions, FC Bayern, have introduced new away uniforms inspired by the beer festival.]]>Brouhaha: Major German Brewers Allegedly Fixed Priceshttp://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/german-beer-brewers-investigated-for-price-fixing-a-917515.html#ref=rss
For some two decades, major German breweries have allegedly been fixing beer prices, according to a media report this week. They now face hundreds of millions of euros in fines.Tue, 20 Aug 2013 12:21:38 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/german-beer-brewers-investigated-for-price-fixing-a-917515.htmlLast Call: Crisis Closes Pubs, Mainstay of Irish Societyhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/economic-crisis-leads-to-mass-closing-of-irish-pubs-a-914375.html#ref=rss
With high unemployment, a surge in emigration and rising beer prices, Irish pubs are getting pinched by the crisis, and some 1,500 have been forced to shut their doors. But one entrepreneur has found a novel way to keep patrons and hold his community together. Fri, 02 Aug 2013 12:06:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/economic-crisis-leads-to-mass-closing-of-irish-pubs-a-914375.htmlPurity Concerns: German Beer Brewers Foaming over Frackinghttp://www.spiegel.de/international/business/german-brewers-oppose-fracking-because-of-fear-over-clean-water-a-901474.html#ref=rss
Forget environmental concerns: When it comes to fracking, Germans are worried about how it might affect beer quality. In a letter to several ministries in Berlin, brewers expressed concern that the exploitation of shale gas could contaminate water supplies and thus violate the beer purity law of 1516.Thu, 23 May 2013 15:48:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/german-brewers-oppose-fracking-because-of-fear-over-clean-water-a-901474.htmlForget environmental concerns: When it comes to fracking, Germans are worried about how it might affect beer quality. In a letter to several ministries in Berlin, brewers expressed concern that the exploitation of shale gas could contaminate water supplies and thus violate the beer purity law of 1516.]]>Homeric Battle in Germany: Bizarre Court Battle over Duff Beer Trademarkhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/duff-beer-battle-in-germany-resolved-in-favor-of-duff-beer-a-871439.html#ref=rss
Germany's Duff Beer UG has long shown itself to be a formidable foe in the courtroom, taking on all comers in defending its right to brew Homer Simpson's favorite beer. On Thursday, however, the company lost a battle to gain the sole trademark to the name -- meaning Germany will continue to have two Duff beers.Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:00:00 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/duff-beer-battle-in-germany-resolved-in-favor-of-duff-beer-a-871439.htmlEmerging Craft Breweries: Breaking Out of Germany's Stodgy Beer Traditionshttp://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germany-begins-experimenting-with-craft-beer-a-860710.html#ref=rss
Germany is famous for its beer, but centuries-old traditions have put it well behind the US and other countries at the forefront of beer experimentation. Thanks to changing consumer tastes and some maverick brewers, though, the country is slowly catching up. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:18:00 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germany-begins-experimenting-with-craft-beer-a-860710.htmlGermany is famous for its beer, but centuries-old traditions have put it well behind the US and other countries at the forefront of beer experimentation. Thanks to changing consumer tastes and some maverick brewers, though, the country is slowly catching up. ]]>